The South Carolina women's basketball team cruised through downtown Columbia for a parade on April 13, 2022 in celebration of its national championship win. The women’s basketball team “raised their cups” as the USC alma mater played on.
Over the past four years, the Gamecocks have experienced exciting and history-making wins across a variety of sports, while also facing a fair share of struggles. Take a look at some of the Gamecocks’ most memorable sports moments.
Local band Outta Pocket performs at The Joint on Main 1710, a local jazz and tapas restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina on March 25, 2022. Rex Hagins, Outta Pocket’s guitarist, recommends emerging artists to engage and be active within their community.
The South Carolina women's basketball team returns to Columbia, SC after a victory over University of Connecticut in Minneapolis, MN to claim their second national title. Fans waited for the team and cheered them on outside of Colonial Life Arena.
The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies 64-49 in the National Championship on April 4, 2022. This is the second time head coach Dawn Staley has led the Gamecocks to a national title after the 2017 team secured USC's first women's basketball national championship win.
An aquatic sandstorm takes place in Columbia, SC after the women's NCAA championship victory on April 3, 2022. At the end of the fourth quarter, fans stormed the reflection pond and the sandstorm began.
South Carolina students cheer on the women’s basketball team at a watch party in the Russell House Theater on April 3, 2022. The watch party was hosted by Gamecock Entertainment.
South Carolina women's basketball prepares for the national championship during an open practice and media availabilities in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
Columbia residents gather for the SC inaugural Columbia Brick Con; a Lego centered charity event held by SC Bricks on April 2, 2022. SC Bricks, a SC adult Lego fan group, showcased and sold Lego creations to help raise money for the Epworth's Children's Home.
With a 72-59 victory over No. 1 Louisville on Friday April, 1, South Carolina has officially advanced to the NCAA National Championship game on Sunday, April 3.
South Carolina advances to the Elite Eight after defeating North Carolina 69-61 on March 25, 2022
The 40th Annual St. Pat's in Five Points Parade took place this past Saturday, March 19, 2022. The festival included a variety of performances, food, and parade spectacles from colorful floats to marching band fanfare.
The South Carolina men's basketball team beat Missouri on Tuesday night 73-69.
Community members and supporters of NEDA walk across USC's campus on Feb. 26, 2022.The NEDA Walk took place as a charity event raise support, money, and awareness for those who effected by eating disorders.
The South Carolina softball team couldn't come away with a win in the Carolina Classic. The Gamecocks lost to Miami (OH), Virginia Tech and Ohio State.
Back II Black returned to USC this year, allowing students from all across campus join together in gala dresses, suits and their favorite sneakers for a night of luxury and celebration on Feb. 25, 2022. The Back II Black Gala also showcased a variety of performances including original songs, dancing and spoken word poetry.
The University of South Carolina is home to a large variety of clubs that allow students to get involved with new interests, hobbies, sports and activities. From brand new clubs like Art Therapy, which is a club that had its second meeting in February 2022, to fast-paced sports clubs like boxing club, triathlon club and the Carolina Movement Club, USC has no shortage of organizations for its students to find a place to be themselves. Whether students are into dancing, exercising or even drinking soda, USC has a community for them. Club members from each and every organization said they get a sense of community from coming to practices, meetings and events.
The Carolina campus is home to several animals including birds, squirrels and cats. Students walk from class to class in pathways inhabited by a wide variety of cute critters and cats.
The Gamecock baseball team faced off against UNC Greensboro at Founders Park in their opening series. South Carolina won the series by beating UNCG in extra innings of its final game on Feb. 20, 2022.
